Draft - Official Community Plan - Surrey 2050

Appendix 3 – Surrey 2050

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increased social connectedness in multi-unit housing

D4.1.3 Ensure new multi-family, mixed-use, commercial and institutional development supports social connection, universal accessibility , and safety by: a. Applying Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles to design for safety and comfort; b. Integrating, connecting and maximizing access for all users; c. Promoting vibrant, active and pedestrian-friendly public and private environments; d. Designing for flexibility of uses and resiliency in changing contexts; and e. Responding appropriately to environmental features to create a “Sense of Place”. The OCP DP1 Development Permit Guidelines: Form and Character apply to all areas of the city and provide guidance for all types of development. D6.2.3 Support the advancement to zero-carbon energy in all buildings by: a. Advocating to third-party utilities and the province for affordable zero-carbon energy ; b. Collaborating with BC Hydro to enable provision of sufficient electrical supply; and c. Developing a decarbonization plan for the District Energy System. (See also Utilities ) D6.2.5 Encourage building and landscape design features that conserve energy and water, reduce GHG emissions , and mitigate extreme heat in urban areas through the DP1 Form and Character Guidelines (see Appendix 2) and other design measures. D6.2.6 Explore opportunities to incentivize developments that exceed minimum regulatory requirements for energy ef fi ciency and zero carbon performance.

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integrated housing within neighbourhood contexts and high quality urban design existing and future housing stock that is low carbon and resilient to climate change impacts and natural hazards

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D6.2.7 Encourage construction practices and technologies that reduce embodied carbon and improve the climate resilience of new buildings.

D6.2.8 Support affordable zero-carbon resilience retrofits of existing buildings by: a. Advocating to senior levels of government for regulations, funding and supportive programs; and b. Developing a comprehensive existing building strategy.

Sec Policy

Supplementary Information

Prepare and implement housing strategies or action plans that:

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are aligned with housing needs reports or assessments, and reviewed or updated every 5-10 years to ensure that housing strategies or action plans are based on recent evidence and responsive to current and future housing needs are based on an assessment of local housing

D1.1.5 Ensure that land use designations, zoning and permitted densities align with the 20-year housing need identified in the latest Housing Needs Report .

Surrey Affordable Housing Strategy was completed in 2018. An update to the Strategy is planned to commence mid-2026.

Policy 4.1.9

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D1.1.4 Continually ensure that OCP designations, housing policies and zoning regulations align with current and emerging market conditions.

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